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William L. Clay: The Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978, better known as the Humphrey-Hawkins Act, set four benchmarks for…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2013
The Full Employment and Balanced Growth Act of 1978, better known as the Humphrey-Hawkins Act, set four benchmarks for the economy: full employment; growth in production; price stability; and the balance of trade and budget.
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William L. Clay

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Clay outlines the goals established by the Humphrey-Hawkins Act for economic monitoring.

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